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APH Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.34x

Higher than 86% of Technology sector peers

Updated 2981h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares a company’s total debt to its shareholders’ equity, indicating how much leverage it uses to fund operations; a ratio of 1.34x means Amphenol carries 1.34 dollars of debt for every dollar of equity, which is above the 1-to-1 threshold.

Sector Performance

86th percentile

APH

1.34x

Sector Median

0.20x

Sector Avg

0.28x

Prior Period

0.15x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Among Technology sector peers, the median ratio is 0.34x, and Amphenol sits at the 100th percentile, meaning it uses far more debt than nearly all comparable companies. Over the past eight quarters, the ratio has been perfectly stable at 1.34x, with year-over-year change of +0.0% and quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. The combination of a high debt level and a flat trend implies that the company has maintained a consistent leverage profile, which reduces the risk of unexpected changes but still leaves it exposed to interest-rate or credit conditions more than its sector peers. This metric both supports and contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high relative debt is a cautionary factor, but the lack of any movement over time tempers concerns, aligning with a balanced assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about APH?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does APH's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

APH's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.34x compares to a Technology sector median of 0.20x, placing it in the 86th percentile.

Who are APH's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: GLOB (0.17x), TSM (0.15x), GRAB (0.30x), NVDA (0.04x), PTC (0.41x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.